Raiders confirm they've signed Josh Cribbs

The Raiders confirmed the signing of wide receiver and returns specialist Josh Cribbs Thursday with a team news release.

A three-time Pro Bowl selection with eight kickoff returns for touchdowns, Cribbs is coming off knee surgery. At 6-foot-1, 215 pounds, Cribbs is a large, physical return specialist in contrast to the smaller and faster Jacoby Ford, with whom he will compete for the role this year.

Cribbs had a career-high 1,809 kickoff return yards and three touchdowns in 2009, two years before the NFL moved kickoffs from the 30 to the 35-yard line, making touchbacks more prevalent.

While FoxSports.com has reported the Raiders will sign punter Chris Kluwe, the Raiders have not confirmed that transaction.